Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
All products containing DE sold by Green Harvest use 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth. This is
untreated, unheated agricultural diatomaceous earth not the diatomaceous earth used in swimming
pool filters, which is dangerous and has no pest control properties.
Each product is packaged, marketed and registered by a different company who have chosen to offer
this multi-purpose, safe product in a container, size and label suitable to a specific pest problem.
All labels, MSDS, application suggestions are available on our website.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a form of silica that can kill insects by desiccation, by absorbing their
waxy, oily, outer layer. When this thin, waterproof layer is damaged, the insect or insect egg loses
water and dies. DE also has microscopically razor sharp edges, which works as an abrasive sandpaper
to kill the insects. This killing action is a mechanical not a chemical one. If kept dry, DE has an
indefinite shelf life and remains effective for as long as it is present. DE, also called 'sharp sand',
or 'fossil dust' is sourced from the fossilised remains of freshwater single-celled plants.

Uses: Internationally, DE has a wide range of uses in organic agriculture and household pest
control. It is included in products which are registered, marketed and certified for the control of
cockroaches, silverfish, ants, fleas, flies, ticks, lice, earwigs, aphids, white fly, beetles,
loopers, mites, snails, slugs, leaf hoppers, and head lice. It is also used as an ingredient in biodynamic
tree paste and in products for the control of internal parasites of stock: poultry, goats and sheep. Green
Harvest uses it to protect stored vegetable seed organically.

New Insecticides Innovation
Probably the most effective naturally occurring protective powder is diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous
earth will control the pests as long as the powder remains. In this respect diatomaceous earth is an
ideal pesticide; it is residual but non-toxic.
Extracted from Diatomaceous Earth: A Non Toxic PesticideMacdonald J. 47(2): 14, 42 (May 1986)

Which one do I use?
All products contain Food Grade DE so your selection will be based on:

DE for AnimalsBFA OrganicNon Toxic 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
DE Animals is a powder that will do wonders for all your animals including: kill internal worms and
parasites; kill ticks and fleas; add essential minerals and vitamins to the diet (silica, calcium,
magnesium, potassium and 13 others). Suitable for dogs, cats, cows, goats, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs,
alpacas, all poultry and show birds. Mix with food or water for internal use or when spread on the skin,
applied to roosts, dust baths, bedding material and nest boxes it is the world's best non-toxic, non-chemical
approach for all insect problems. Recommended chook uses: 1 scoop (supplied) per 1 kg grain; 1 teaspoon in
water every 3 months. Further recommendations on the package and website. 1.9 litre (approx. 450 g) resealable
bag.PD106Also available as part of a Poultry Care Kit

DE for Bulk UseBFA OrganicNon Toxic 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE)
Absorbacide™ is accepted by organic agricultural standards and is registered to control various insect
pests of stored products such as farm-stored seed grain, grain for human consumption, grain bins and
silos, food processing and warehousing facilities. It is successfully used in other products for bed
bugs, hive beetle and our DE for Animals. It can be applied as a dust or spray. For treatment of building
structures, apply mainly to structural cracks, crevices and inaccessible areas. It may leave a visible
residue on treated surfaces and should not be used where such residues are unacceptable.PD105PD101PD102About AbsorbacideMaterial Safety Data SheetProduct Label

Food Grade does not mean it is a food, it simply means it can be added to food, ie parts per million
to grain silos, or when mixed with feed or seed at 1 kg DE / tonne of seed. Only our DE for Humans is
registered for human consumption as a food supplement.
In addition the manufacturer adds...There is nothing about raw diatomite (diatomaceous earth) that is harmful to human health. In theory,
it is perfectly safe for human consumption and many people, all over the world, consume it on a regular
basis for various purported health benefits. Even though our diatomite is the purest diatomite mined in
Australia (typically 90-95%) and nothing is added to the diatomite during processing, we do not recommend
our products for human consumption. This is because we don't prepare them under the aseptic conditions
government regulations require for products designed for human consumption.

DE for HumansNon Toxic 100% Food Grade DE (Amorphous Silica) for Human Consumption
- Natural Silica Food Supplement
Made from Australian Diatomaceous Earth sourced from the same mine as all our other certified organic DE products.
This is the highest silica content product in the world and is more absorbable than other food supplement
products which are often less than 10% silica.
Benefits of Silica in the human diet, also known as Silicon, it is a combination of silicon and oxygen, the
two most abundant elements on our planet:

Create and maintain collagen

Healthy bones and cartilage

Healthier hair and nail growth

Strengthening of teeth and gums

Improve to the elasticity of the skin

Essential to life in that it is required for the body to carry out ongoing metabolic functions

The CSIRO had conducted several Analysis Tests on Vital Living Earth Natural Silica and the results are
outstanding for this food grade Amorphous Silica (96%) which are derived from the remains of Prehistoric
Freshwater Plankton, or Diatoms.
As this is a natural mineral it is unable to be submitted for Organic Certification. However, this world's
first propriety process to achieve the Food Grade Product certification includes treatment to remove
pathogens, testing of each batch prior to filtering and vacuum sealing and as a final requirement for
food grade status has batch and expiry date printed on each bottle.
Because Vital Living Earth Natural Silica has pursued the health food and supplement market with this product
no packaging claims are made as to the efficacy of this for human parasite control. However, there is plenty
of information on the internet about the success of DE for this very purpose. You can be sure that this product
is of the highest human food grade standard as it has all the certificates and testing to prove it as well as
being suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians and 100% GMO free.

DE for Tomatoes and VegetablesNon Toxic 100% Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) + pyrethrin
Tomato and Vegetable Dust by Amgrow is a multi-purpose insecticide containing DE (89%), Pyrethrin (1%) and
Piperonyl Butoxide (10%). Pyrethrin provides the immediate knockdown while DE kills by damaging the skin
of the insect so it dehydrates. For control of pests in the garden and outside the house, including aphids,
caterpillars, codling moth, flies and ants. 150 g shaker pack.

Pest Pistol Duster
This unbreakable plastic 'bellows' style duster is perfect for Diatomaceous Earth which is best applied as
a fine dust. Fitted with a filter that helps prevents clogging and a pointed nozzle tip that makes getting
into hard to reach cracks and crevices or on animal coats simple. Suitable for pest eradication in the home,
garden, chicken coop and used commercially in hotels, cruise ships and by professional pest exterminators.
It is easy to fill the 220 g capacity pistol with any garden dust.

PD113

Meets National Organic Standards
- products with either ingredients permitted for use in organic farms or acceptable cultural strategies for pest control.
This standard is detailed in the Australian Certified Organic Standard (ACOS) 2010 as defined by Standards Australia. Organic growers
should always check with their own certifying organisation for the acceptability of any product.

Australia and International Organic Certification

OGOrganic Certification for Australia

FGFood Grade

UTUntreated Seed or Plant

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